Oct 21, 2019

ENR 2019 Top 600 Specialty Contractors: How Long Will the Boom Last?

October 17, 2019

The market continues to grow, but many specialty trade contractors are beginning to look ahead to prepare for an inevitable slowdown.

Did Concrete Error Doom Florida Bridge?

Richard Korman

Scott Judy

October 16, 2019

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FIGG Bridge Engineers and its consultant advance a theory that errors made by others caused the fatal collapse

PG&E Chief Admits Calif. Power Shutdown Flaws

Erica Berardi

October 20, 2019

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Blackouts may be needed for 10 years to cut fire risk, said bankrupt utility CEO at Oct. 18 hearing

Exec News: Tetra Tech Names Water Chief Leslie Shoemaker President

Debra K. Rubin

October 16, 2019

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David P. Suder, co-CEO of specialty contractor KHS&S, dies suddenly at 58

UK Plans Bigger Projects As World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Finishes

Mary B. Powers

October 16, 2019

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Britain's 1.2-GW Hornsea 1 energy is matching fossil fuel power costs for the first time.

Think Tank Envisions Uses for Municipal-Scale Digital Twins

Scott Blair

October 16, 2019

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As cities clamor for ways to improve transportation infrastructure and delivery of services such as power and water, digital models are being touted as a way for planners to try out different scenarios in the virtual world.

ASCE Unveils 'Future World' Concept of a Floating City

Scott Judy

October 16, 2019

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With Miami the setting for its 2019 convention, the American Society of Civil Engineers unveiled an initial proof-of-concept vision for a sea-based “Floating City,” one of five concepts included within the association’s Future World Vision: Infrastructure Reimagined project.

Procore Releases Construction Owners, Analytics Products at Groundbreak

4,000 attend company's annual conference in Phoenix as possible IPO looms

Jeff Yoders

October 9, 2019

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Procore Technologies, Inc., showed off new products for owners, business analytics for construction and a community forum at its annual Groundbreak conference in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Governors Island Plans Climate Change Laboratory

October 16, 2019

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The 172-acre island in New York Harbor is “poised for growth as a laboratory for research, education and public engagement [on] the critical issue of climate adaptation,” according to Trust for Governors Island President and CEO Clare Newman.

Sea Level Rise Spurs New SFO Seawall Plan

October 16, 2019

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San Francisco International Airport plans to construct a perimeter seawall to protect low-elevation runways, terminals and other facilities from rising sea levels.

New York City Gears Up for Major Energy-Use Retrofits of Public Buildings

October 16, 2019

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The office of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) is orchestrating energy retrofits for nine public buildings with a combined area of 1.6 million sq ft.

Water Infrastructure

EPA Proposes to Extend Timetable to Replace Lead Drinking-Water Lines

Pam McFarland

October 10, 2019

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Some view plan as modest improvement from 1991 rule, but critics say it weakens current protections.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Steps Up Rural Infrastructure Thrust

Tom Ichniowski

October 8, 2019

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"ROUTES" initiative has no new funds, but aims to promote rural eligibility for current DOT grant, loan programs.

Industry Leads for the Week of October 21, 2019

October 16, 2019

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Koloa Rum Company is planning to expand its rum distillery in Koloa, on Kauai.

WUT02U auto-start wireless universal adapter

Product Snapshot: Dust Control and Compact Excavator

October 16, 2019

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The WUT02U auto-start wireless universal adapter is an attachment designed to work with most AC-powered dust-extraction systems.

Pulse: Project News for the Week of October 21, 2019

October 16, 2019

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Heritage Development Group and MasterCraft Builder Group LLC are planning to construct the Parrish Farms mixed-use development in St. Johns County.

Editorial

NTSB Must Clarify Fla. Bridge Tragedy Disputes at Oct. 22 Hearing

ENR Editors

October 18, 2019

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U.S. safety board's info releases so far on 2018 fatal collapse show mostly that spin machines have been running at full speed.

Construction Economics for October 21, 2019

October 16, 2019

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Private Equity Pays $2.4B For AECOM Government Unit

Debra K. Rubin

October 16, 2019

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Analysts note design firm's parallel sale and spinoff plans, but shedding construction assets will take longer. Activist investor was key sale catalyst, reports say.